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Town Council accepts $50,000 Archibald Foundation donation for skateboard-park work

5604157 · May 21, 2025
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Summary

The Bedford Town Council voted unanimously May 21 to accept an additional $50,000 from the Archibald Foundation to support design, maintenance and reconstruction of the skateboard park; the funds can be used toward a future 50% state grant match.

Bedford Town Council on May 21 voted 6-0 to accept an unanticipated $50,000 donation from the Archibald Foundation to support design, maintenance and reconstruction of the town's skateboard park.

The council accepted the gift under RSA 31:95-b and authorized expenditure of the donation for skateboard-park work. Councilor Scranton moved the motion and Councilor Kathleen Bemis seconded it; all six councilors voted in favor.

Why it matters: Town staff and volunteers said the donation, combined with an earlier $50,000…

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